Ronald Alfred Willis, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 5, 2017, from mesothelioma. He was diagnosed in June, granting him the gift of time with family and friends to say his goodbyes and put his affairs in order.

A memorial service will be held at the new Stoddard United Methodist Church on Broadway Street in Stoddard on Saturday, January 21, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Banze Kyabuntu will officiate, and a private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Stoddard United Methodist Church.  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 9.0px; line-height: 11.0px; font: 10.0px Times}

Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at selandsfuneralhome.com.